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Read MoreObituaries
Terry Lewis Davis A Service of Love for Terry Lewis Davis was held June 9, 2022, at Wright’s Funeral Home Chapel in Alexander City with Rev. Tyrone Edwards performing the eulogy. Interment was held at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. Terry Davis was born on March 27, 1969, to Ms. Nora Agee in Alexander City.…
Read MoreCES Summer Camp is so much fun!
Third grade teacher Mrs. Compher shared, “Campers are spending the morning doing reading and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities. These activities are to improve reading and thinking skills. After lunch, campers and teachers ride buses to Poplar Point Camp where activities are provided by different agencies like 4-H, Snap-Ed, Extension Office, and EF-NEP. Campers are…
Read MoreJune 13-21, 2022
Jail population as of June 21: 34 inmates Males: 25 Females: 9 ARRESTS On June 14, Captain Hammond arrested Tiffney Ruth Breedlove, a resident of Sylacauga, for Receiving Stolen Property and Failure to Pay court fines. On June 16, Deputy Bradberry arrested Anfernee Lavonda Clair; a resident of Brookhaven, Mississippi; for Possession of…
Read MoreTrying times try you
The ploy is obvious to those who recognize it. Its message is relentlessly spread through media sources and whatever other channel Satan can deliver it. No doubt, it is spiritual in nature, but cloaked otherwise. We simply can’t fall for it. The target of its dark ambition is placing human beings at odds against…
Read MoreCoosa County Animal Shelter Donation Drive
Goal: $70,000 Current amount raised: $10,167 The Coosa County Animal Shelter is continuing its donation drive to help the shelter become a reality. Donations can be made via Venmo on the shelter’s Facebook page or by checks payable to Coosa County Animal Shelter. Donations can be mailed to 5520 County Road 41; Sylacauga, AL…
Read MoreBRHS senior wins E. P. Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Audrey Owens of Benjamin Russell High School was awarded the 2022 Edward Porter Alexander Memorial Scholarship. Photo submitted Special to the News Submitted by John M. Taylor Edmund W. Pettus Camp #574, Sons of Confederate Veterans, recently awarded the $500 2022 Edward Porter Alexander Memorial Scholarship to Audrey Owens of Benjamin…
Read MoreCHS, CACC dual enrollment program proves successful
Remy Thornton graduated from the University of South Alabama in May with her bachelor’s degree in radiologic science with a focus in radiation therapy. She is one example of the success students have had through the dual enrollment program at Central High School Coosa County with Central Alabama Community College. Photo submitted By Christa…
Read MoreGov. Ivey reopened Flagg Mountain Fire Tower Wednesday
Special to the News Written by Jodi McDade On Wednesday, June 15, Gov. Kay Ivey reopened the historic Flagg Mountain Fire Tower to the public for the first time in more than 20 years. She was joined by State Forester Rick Oates and the Alabama Forestry Commission, the Alabama Trails Foundation, The Conservation…
Read MorePrimary runoff election to be held Tuesday
One local race will be on Republican Party ballot By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Alabama’s primary runoff election will be held Tuesday, June 21, with polls once again being open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For the primary runoff election, the only offices appearing on the ballots will be offices that…
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